Vladimir is marking his debut as a writer and producer with the suspense/drama "Luba", set for release in 2018. Vladimir founded stage production company Zocalo Toronto, writing and producing three original works between 2007 and 2012: "Samkon and Francis Go Swimming"; "The Weeping Salsa" and "Flin Flonning". Vladimir is a musician and occasionally publishes singles online as thE badDest vLad, including "It's So Cold Outside", "Those Last Few Words" and "Honorable Child". Vladimir is an avid SCUBA diver, rock climber, salsa dancer and an animal rights advocate. Vladimir was born in Hamilton, Ontario. He is a graduate of the Etobicoke School for the Performing Arts and the Ryerson Theatre School in Toronto, Canada. The month after his graduation from Ryerson, Vladimir booked a five commercial campaign for Ford as well as an episode of "The Hardy Boys" Throughout the next two decades Vladimir appeared in 40+ films and television shows and dozens of commercials.
